The Varna Summer International Theater Festival is the theater event of largest international dimensions in Bulgaria. It is held every year between 1 and 12 June in Varna within the framework of the Varna Summer Festival of Arts. Its main purpose is to present leading trends of Bulgarian and international stage practice and to create a space for intercultural dialogue, exchange and to be a showcase. The programme is framed as a mosaic of modules. Selected Bulgarian Performances focuses on the trends of Bulgarian theater stage and emphasizes the significant and innovative achievements of the current season. The international programme presents leading artists and trends of different theaters. The parallel programme is open to various common initiatives, discussions, working ateliers, conferences, and lectures, promotions of books, exhibition and concerts. 

 

Venues: Drama Theater, State Puppet Theater – Varna, City Art Gallery, Archeological Museum 

 

Organizers: Varna Summer ITF Foundation, Ministry of Culture – Sofia, Bulgarian Theater Association – Sofia and Varna Municipality